Events

SoCA Yearly Calendar (this is a working document and is updated when new events happen, last updated 3/15/20)

*Please note the June and August general meetings will be held via Zoom.* All SoCA general meetings are held the 2nd Sunday, every other month. Locations switch between the Factoryville Borough at 161 College Ave. Factoryville, PA 18419, Greater Scranton YMCA at 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512 or Camp Archbald 100 Camp Archbald Rd. Kingsley, PA 18826.

2020

*All year long:Virtual patch in a boxCost: FreeLast day to complete: November 1E-mail for sending in request for patches: centuryteamforsoca@gmail.comContact: Kate Crowley (same century team e-mail)

Complete 10 tasks about Camp Archbald and e-mail or mail the request back for your special edition girl-designed 100th anniversary patch! Our patch was designed by Maddy O. from troop 50774! The boxes include everything you need to complete the activities and takes an average of 2.5 hours to complete, with 3+ hours for younger girls.

June

June 6: Tents Up! 8am-4pm – cancelled due to COVID-19

June 6: Small boat training, 9am-5pm – cancelled due to COVID-19

June 7: Resident Camp Open House – 1-4pm – cancelled due to COVID-19

June 14: General Meeting 1:30-3pm – will on Zoom! Email mediaforsoca@gmail.com to get the link.

June 14: SoCA Sings for Schooney! 3-4:30pmLocation: Zoom (email mediaforsoca@gmail.com to get the zoom link)Cost: Free – donations accepted – recommended $5 for song requestDonations can be made via Venmo @supportersofca or from our donate page

Gather round the virtual campfire as we celebrate flag day, have a singalong and raise money for SoCA! Song leaders needed. Email mediaforsoca@gmail if you are interested in leading a song. (That means you 2019 CIT’s!) Event will have a song list and will take live requests. Our goal is to raise $500 at the end of the event. We look forward to seeing you online!
*June 14:Celebrate Flag Day at Camp Archbald– in person event cancelled, see above event for flag day activities

Meet the outfitter, 2374 PA-92, Falls, PA 18615 at West Falls Boat Launch at 9:30AM to sign waivers and hand in sponsor donations. There will be a stop at the Falls park for lunch. Bring a bag lunch, drinks, insect repellent and sunscreen. Contact Laura with questions.

*August 30: Educational lecture series – Did you know the amount of educational offerings camp has to offer? Join us for this digital lecture series about the environment. Want to lead a session or have photo/video experience? We need your help! Contact Emily at centuryteamforsoca@gmail.com

September

*September 12: S’more Fun at Camp Archbald: Looking forward to 100 More Years of Adventure – Time TBDCost: FreeViewing link will be posted soonContact: 100th Committee Team – centuryteamforsoca@gmail.com

Our big in person event will be rescheduled for September 18, 2021, but we will still be offering a live viewing at camp as we raise the 100th anniversary flag. Watch from your homes this year, and join us in person in 2021.

December

December 13: General Meeting 1:30-3pmLocation: Factoryville Borough Building

2021

September

*September 18: S’more Fun at Camp Archbald: Looking forward to 100 More Years of Adventure – Time 9am-9pm
Location: Camp ArchbaldCost: Varies – see registration form for price (registration will open May 1, 2021)Contact: 100th Committee Team – centuryteamforsoca@gmail.com

A do over from 2020. All are welcome! Come out to camp for traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating and arts and crafts. Find people who went to camp the same years as you for our decade photos, and spend the evening with a campfire and s’mores. Volunteers needed to help run activities. Want to help or have questions? Use the century team email above to contact us.